How could I convince my mom to divorce my dad?

Question

My dad is emotionally abusive/verbal and sometimes physical.

Answer 1

You probably can't. However if any of the abuse is directed at you, then you can contact your local child protective services organization and give him a while new pile of trouble to deal with.

Answer 2

I'm sorry you are going through this. I'm assuming you are still living at home. Unfortunately there is not a whole lot you can do. Your options are to call law enforcement when the abuse is physical You have probly already told your mom how you feel Just know yourself that it is never your fault and there is never any excuse for a man to treat a women this way. Try calling a hotline for domestic abuse. I don't know if you are a Christian or not but you should pray for you Dad. God can change anyone, but in the mean time every one needs to be safe

Answer 3

This is not going to be easy to hear but if you start getting involved you will open a whole can of worms for yourself that you couldn't even think of and then you will regret it. You will have your mom and dad on your back you dad will hate you and not want you around for "turning on him" and you mom will blame you for the increased abuse.

If she hasn't gotten out now, she isn't going to do it with your persuasion and as I said she may turn on you. So maybe in a suttle way, when your dad is not around just slip her a number for a shelter for these type of women and let her know you love her and this may help her. BUT, if you witness this physical abuse call the cops then and there.

Also call one of these shelters and see if they can offer any assitance in this matter rather than asking here on this forum. It would be a more credible way of getting your answer. everyone here has their opinion and that is all it is.


I am sorry to hear your mothers situation.

Answer 4

You can't convince her to divorce him, but if he is physically abusive you can call the cops and help her. If she divorce him she will most probably run into more problems with him than she had when she lived with him. He will also just find someone else to abuse if she divorce him and that will not be a good remedy either. So i say rather just call the cops and let them handel it.

Answer 5

Well I'd have to say your mom is an adult and she can decide for herself.

However, if he's abusive whether physically or emotionally, she may be having a lot of problems coming to terms with it.

I am sorry you are going through this.

Answer 6

You can't convince your mother to do anything she is not ready to do... You can tell her how her continuing to allow herself to be abused effects you...

If you witness physical abuse of your mother call the proper authorities anonymously if necessary.... Reporting the incidents even if your mother refuses to leave will give her back reports if one day she does decide to leave..

If you or a sibling are being abused tell your mother and a trusted adult friend.... Ask them to help you stop the abuse by reporting it to the proper authorities... You are not required to live under the umbrella of abuse and there are ways out for you and any siblings even if your mother refuses to leave ... If the first adults you tell do not take action keep telling until action is teake, you can go to the proper authorities alone but your school teachers/nurse/principle will all go with you they are trained to help children in abusive situations.... SO TELL!!!!!!!!!!

The most important thing is to tell tell tell keeping the secret empowers the abuser while telling empowers you...

Answer 7

That is something you can't do,she has to do that herself when she has had enough,sometime they never learn that it is more to life out there for her than getting beat up all the time,scared to make that move,that nobody else wants them.i know it is sad and you want to help,and it is hard,with a lot of people they take it so long,it's like being brain washed and they never make a move to get out.She really needs to talk to someone,but again she has to want to do it for herself,now if you are under 18 and at home and it happens to you,something can be done to help you.Child family services.

Answer 8

This is a matter for your parents to sort out. You should speak to your parents and let them now exactly how you feel about the situation. If all fails you could go to the authorities and ask them for assistance. Tell your parents that you will do it if they(your father) that does not stop his nonsence.

Answer 9

You can't only thing you can do is distance your self. Be honest with your mom. And tell your dad what you think of him. You might get lucky and have a mom who loves you more and dosen't want to loose you

Answer 10

Talk to a counselor and see what kind of help you can get for you and your mom to get out of that situation. The only one that could convince her to leave is her.